News Report
Muzaffarabad – Due to heavy rains and the risk of flooding in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, authorities have taken a major decision. All public and private educational institutions in Muzaffarabad and district Bagh will remain closed from August 19 to August 23.
Decision to Close Educational Institutions
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy downpours and landslides are expected in several districts of Azad Kashmir in the coming days. In this context, the district administration of Bagh announced that the safety of students and teaching staff is the top priority, therefore all educational institutions will remain temporarily closed.
Weather Forecast by the Meteorological Department
•Azad Kashmir: Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are expected in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Mirpur, and Bhimber.
•Islamabad & Punjab: Within the next 24 hours, heavy rain is expected in Islamabad, while Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujrat, Narowal, and Mandi Bahauddin, among other districts, are at risk of urban flooding.
•Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Landslides are feared in Swat, Buner, Shangla, Dir, Mansehra, Battagram, and Abbottabad, while intermittent thunderstorms and rain are likely in Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, and Mardan.
Affected Districts and Possible Risks
Due to heavy rainfall, the chances of landslides, flash flooding, and urban flooding in hilly areas have significantly increased. The Meteorological Department has urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
